Our Reddit 2026 update

Buying property in the UK as a foreign national is possible, but the process can feel complicated if you live overseas, earn income in another country, or hold important documents in a language other than English…

If you are Russian, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Ukrainian, Japanese, or from one of the many countries that do not use the Latin alphabet, your name has likely already been romanised or will require romanisation when travelling, studying, immigrating, or dealing with official processes overseas…

1. Proof of Identity and Citizenship The first step in re-establishing yourself in the UK is confirming your identity. You may need: A valid UK passport An expired UK passport (with supporting ID) A naturalisation certificate (if applicable) Birth certificate (particularly if applying for a new passport) If your…